David Farnor | On 21, Apr 2022

As the UK continues to navigate its way through the Covid-19 pandemic, Amazon Prime Video’s sizeable library of movies and TV shows is a useful resource for keeping entertained indoors. But before you start bingeing through the line-up, don’t miss out on catching up with some old and new gems before their rights expire.

This is your last chance to stream the following with Amazon Prime UK:

The Rock – 21st April

Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery are a hugely entertaining double-act in Michael Bay’s definitive 90s actioner.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show – 21st April

“Let’s do the Time Warp again..”

Searching – 24th April

John Cho is superb in this gripping thriller about a father searching for his missing daughter.

Runaway Bride – 24th April

Julia Roberts and Richard Gere reunite for this charming tale of a reporter who profiles a handywoman who keeps leaving guys at the altar – no prizes for guessing what happens.

Unbreakable – 25th April

Shyamalan’s masterpiece is a powerful call to look past the ordinary and believe in the extraordinary.

Sunshine – 26th April

Danny Boyle does sci-fi with this scorchingly good thriller about a bunch of scientists (including Chris Evans, Cillian Murphy, Michelle Yeoh and Benedict Wong) travelling to restart the sun after it begins to fade.

Starship Troopers – 26th April

“Would you like to know more?”

War Horse – 29th April

In Spielberg’s sentimental tale of a boy and his horse, the going’s good to soft. Mostly soft.

William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet – 30th April

Baz Luhrmann’s update of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes is a jaw-dropping, open-hearted masterpiece.

Notting Hill – 1st May

Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts are irresistible in this peak Richard Curtis rom-com.

Geostorm – 1st May

Gerard Butler takes on the weather in this climate change-inspired disaster movie.

The Twilight Saga – 2nd May

Don’t miss your chance to binge through the teen vampire franchise.

The Impossible – 3rd May

Juan Antonio Bayona’s retelling of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami is a gruelling, harrowing, moving experience.

Ad Astra – 10th May

Brad Pitt is magnificent in James Gray’s profound and visually sumptuous sci-fi.

Rocky – 11th May

Don’t miss your chance to binge through the whole of Sly Stallone’s seminal boxing saga.

Now You See Me – 11th May

This magical thriller is hugely entertaining to watch as long as you don’t look too closely. The sequel also departs on the same day.

Belle – 15th May

Gugu Mbatha-Raw delivers an incredible performance in this remarkable, important period drama.

Borat – 16th May

Enjoyed the satirical sequel? Don’t miss Sacha Baron Cohen’s original outing for his fictitious Kazakhstani journalist.

Spotlight – 16th May

This retelling of the Boston Globe’s 2011 investigation into abuse in the Catholic Church is urgent, gripping filmmaking.

Sister Act – 18th May

Whoopi Goldberg is on iconic form in this wonderful, winning musical comedy – and the sequel, which also departs on the same day, is no less charming.

The Descendants – 18th May

A brilliantly downbeat turn from George Clooney grounds this bittersweet but predictable comedy-drama.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – 21st May

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy has something of a bad reputation among some sci-fi fans, but Garth Jennings’ big screen adaptation of Douglas Adams’ world hits the tone bang on the head. Martin Freeman’s Arthur Dent wears a dressing gown with everyman charm, Zooey Deschanel’s Trillian is a manic pixie given unexpected depth, while Sam Rockwell does surprisingly well as arrogant two-headed Zaphod Beeblebrox. Add in Alan Rickman as the suicidal android Marvin and you have a laugh-out-loud adventure with visual effects to match its offbeat humour.

 

Other titles leaving Amazon Prime in April / May 2022:

24th April
Shallow Hal
OK Jaanu
OK Jaanu

25th April
Signs

26th April
Tom Allen: Absolutely Live
Dara Ó Briain: Voice of Reason
Joel Dommett: Finding Emo
Kill la Kill: Season 1
Tokyo Ghoul: Season 1 and 2

27th April
There’s Something About Mary
Sweet Home Alabama

28th April
Unstoppable
The Village
Taken: Season 1 and 2

29th April
The Waterboy
Sex and the City
V for Vendetta

30th April
Dear John

1st May
The Goonies
The LEGO Ninjago Movie
The Age of Adaline
Bad Teacher
He’s Just Not That Into You
Divergent
The Divergent Series: Insurgent
The Divergent Series: Allegiant
Interview with the Vampire
The Harry Hill Movie
Seven Pounds
The Wedding Video
LEGO Marvel Spider-Man: Vexed by Venom
LEGO Marvel: Avengers Reassembled
LEGO Jurassic World
LEGO Marvel Black Panther
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Miss Bala (2019)
Cold Case Files: Season 1
Ancient Aliens: Season 1
Bring It!: Season 1 and 2
Hunting Hitler: Season 1 and 2
The Eleven: Season 1
Ax Men: Season 2

2nd May
Twilight
The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 2
The Twilight Saga – New Moon
The Twilight Saga – Eclipse
John Wick Chapter 2
Escape Plan
About A Boy

3rd May
Definitely, Maybe
The Lucky Ones

4th May
The King’s Speech

5th May
Kaagaz Ki Kashti

7th May
My Spy

8th May
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

11th May
Rocky II
Rocky III
Rocky IV
Rocky V
Rocky Balboa
Now You See Me 2
Maanagaram

12th May
Miss Sloane
P.S I Love You

13th May
Prisoners

14th May
Safe
Wake Up

15th May
The Beach
The Good Liar
Blended
Safe Haven
Desert Seas

16th May
Terrahawks: Season 1 to 3
The FBI Files: Season 1 to 7
New Captain Scarlet: Season 1 to 2
Nick Baker’s Weird Creatures: Season 1 to 3
Hustling America: Season 1
Braveheart
Bruno
Filmed in Supermarionation
The Secret Life of the Cruise
Secret Life of the Long-Haul Flight
Autobiography Mike Tyson
The Secret Life of the World’s Busiest Airport
Secrets of the Mega Resort
In My Mind
The Secret Life of the Hospital
Secrets of the Mona Lisa

17th May
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Bringing Down The House
The Help
Date Night
Sex and the City 2
Jay & Silent Bob Get Old: Teabagging In the UK

18th May
The Croods
The Day After Tomorrow
Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit

19th May
Below Deck Mediterranean: Season 1 and 2
The Devil Wears Prada
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Holmes and Watson
RocknRolla

20th May
Chicago Med: Season 1 to 4
Prime Japan: Season 1
Hacksaw Ridge
A Good Year

21st May
Hitman
The Mask

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